I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bloomberg in Nov 2016
Interview
I applied online. Finished an online numerical test following the online application form. CV, Cover Letter and additional questions are included in the online application form. The numerical test is relatively easy since it is untimed. A phone interview conducted with a HR in the following step. It lasts around 30min.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Bloomberg?
What is Bloomberg?
Why sales & analytics?
Why you?
It was a natural conversation. Not tense. Almost didn’t even feel like I was having an interview. Tested both Japanese and English skills. They also asked me about their products
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose Bloomberg?
Latest Financial news
What did you work hard during university
Begins with a personality assesment that also includes puzzles meant to test pattern recognition. The assesment and the personality quiz takes about 30-40 minutes and requires no preperation before hand.
First was Hireview, 1 Hour interview with two team leaders, and assessment centre, consisting of tests, networking, and a final round interview with two team leaders from analytics and sales departments respectively.